Care for turtles and other reptiles, it is not the same as the maintenance of traditional pets like cats or dogs, etc., dogs, cats and other pets require much more effort and cost, even if the costs of turtle care can be high, depending on the size and number of turtles get.
For a turtle is a reptile able to swim (as in the time that elapses between land and water), has specific needs and require special care.Unfortunately, many turtles, which are kept in captivity die because they care and attention that this cute little creature needs are met.
It should not be discouraged about the care of turtles, with what it is. If they have the right love and attention, such as food, housing and health, can live for many, many years.
The right home for your turtle!
The most important aspect in the care of turtlestheir habitat. Each habitat for the turtles have to create their natural environment are similar as far as possible, so make sure you do your research carefully.
The first thing you need to do is to identify the species. Different species of turtles require different habitats. The most common box turtles turtles live only in the country and not in water as they can easily can drown. Red ear slider turtles while living on earth and water, and vice versa mustPlace where to keep them moist and allowed to swim.
Many people associate the turtle moves slowly creatures who are deceived do not host any more, but not most of the turtles need very active and spacious apartment. For example, a 12 "long adult red-eared slider tank needs at least 55 liters of water.
The housing should also basking turtle in a dry place where the turtle can, as a safe hiding place, where it can go, if anxious to be wellhappen a lot when you first get your pet at home. If you dig a turtle need to have a brush, leaves and straw in the place where the turtle will make them happy at home. Do not use bark chips or wood turtle could eat like this and ill.
How do you feed a turtle?
The turtles are known as omnivores known, which means they eat both meat and vegetation as part of their diet. To grow and develop a strong shellD3 they need a diet rich in calcium and vitamin.
The types of foods are to eat a turtle:
- Fish
- Pre-killed mice
- Insects such as snails, worms and beetles, which are rich in calcium.
- Vegetation that contain lots of calcium and vitamin D3 blackberries, dandelions, carrots and turnips.
In caring for the needs of a turtle feeding should also consider the amount of food to offer. Typically, a turtleStomach is only about as big as your head, so that each meal should request the amount of food there to fill your stomach reptiles.
The frequency of feeding depends on the species, but mostly young turtles are fed daily filled with enough food, and only on the belly and, ideally, continue to be in adulthood, but it is not uncommon to eat a meal larger adult turtles every 2 to 3 days.
Others 5 Turtle Care Tips
Here are some helpful tipsThe turtle should be followed when cleaning.
Tip # 1 - Make sure your turtle has enough space to live and move in.
Tip # 2 - It 's also light and shadow and a heat lamp.
Tip # 3 - If you use tap water in the bathroom to wait at least 24 hours to remove the chlorine. Use only spring water to drink.
Tip 4 - Keep your pet tortoise out of reach of children and other pets, as they easilyare highlighted.
Tip 5 - Caring for the turtles include good hygiene practices and prevent the spread of salmonella bacteria and other harmful effects be sure to wash your hands before and after the processing of your turtle.
